As the bedroom tax affects housing providers as well as
their tenants, many social landlords have explored ways of helping their
residents beat the bedroom tax. However the sector and its tenants may not be
fully aware of the success of a number of court battles against the bedroom tax
which have led to exemptions. Here are
some suggestions as to how landlords can help affected tenants.
1. Understand what could qualify for a bedroom tax
exemption - It's important to understand what grounds have been successful in
tenants being exempted from the bedroom tax.
2. Use support organisations - Know your local area's
support organisations and use their expertise in helping with appeals because
it can make a real difference.
3. Partner up - Try working with the third sector as
landlords will not always be best placed to support a tenant through the
process.
4. Keep your staff up to date - There is little point in
your frontline staff informing tenants of their rights to appeal if your
frontline staff themselves are not kept
in the loop. Read more on the Guardian website.
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